Neuroscience Research Technician

Posting Details

Vacancy Number
S01295
Position Title
Research Technician
Working Title
Neuroscience Research Technician
Competency Level
Journey
Dept/School
Psychology - 32431
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Psychology has over 30 full-time faculty members and four staff. Our undergraduate program incorporates best practices put forth in the American Psychological Association’s Principles for Quality Undergraduate Education in Psychology.

The department offers a BA degree and a minor as well as two interdisciplinary minors: Neuroscience, and Applied Behavior Analysis & Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities.

Our graduate program offers a MA degree in three concentrations: Psychological Science and Neuroscience & Behavior with the goal of preparing students for doctoral study and Applied Behavioral Analysis with the goal of preparing students to practice as Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

The Department of Psychology also offers a PhD degree in psychology with three concentrations: Psychological Science, General Clinical, and Applied Behavior Analysis.

College
College of Arts and Sciences Admin - 32000 College
College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Psychology within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ), invites applications for a Neuroscience Research Technician starting January 2021.

This is a time-limited, benefits-earning appointment from date of hire through December 30, 2023.

The Neuroscience Research Technician provides oversight of shared resources, scheduling of undergraduate research assistants’ weekly hours, equipment maintenance, and completion of complex experiments according to procedures and techniques utilized in the neuroscience core facility.

Other responsibilities include executing methods and techniques of physical, chemical and biological tests, carrying out procedures, recording results, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and preliminary interpretation of results.

​The Psychology department is a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative department dedicated to excellence in our primary purpose – preparing students to become psychologically literate citizens with the skills necessary to flourish and engage in life activities that serve to advance scientific knowledge, solve problems and actively engage in efforts to improve our communities and beyond, the department looks forward to adding a Neuroscience Research Technician to the team.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

-Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work

-Ability to work and communicate effectively in a group environment and operate as part of a team to achieve the research objectives

-Ability to show competency in computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

-High school diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

-BS or BA degree neuroscience field such as Psychology, Biology, Neuroscience or related discipline and at least one year of research experience

-Prior experience with flow cytometry, FACS sorting, cell isolation, genotyping, DNA and RNA purification, PCR and RT- PCR, protein assays, rodent surgeries, histology, and immunohistochemistry

-Prior experience with maintaining inventory as well as handling of chemical reagents

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Excellent organizational skills

Required Certifications or licensure

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Recruitment Range
$31,200 - $37,000
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday, occasional weekend and nights
Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
12/30/2023
Position Number
8049
Job Posting Date
01/08/2021
Posting Close Date
01/29/2021
Special Notes to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on January 29, 2021, the position closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:

1. Cover Letter – letter of interest
2. Resume

Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications. References will be requested during the screening process. Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Todd Peterson, Assistant Professor, Chair of the Neuroscience Research Technician at petersont@uncw.edu. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Sonya Kelly at kellys@uncw.edu.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/19605
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

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